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Distributor Swap
Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2017 11:09 pm
by patrick.russell
My 1998 1.0 Polo has a Magneti Marelli distributor fitted. This unit has severe wear of the spindle and needs to be replaced. I've found some affordable complete Bosch pattern distributors on eBay and elsewhere on the net. Needless to say I've been unable to locate the elusive Magneti Marelli item!
What I need to know, is whether the complete Bosch pattern (distributor, rotor arm, cap) unit can be fitted in place of the knackered Magneti Marelli item.
Re: Distributor Swap
Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2017 3:29 pm
by alexperkins
Yes. They are just a different manufacturer. All interchangeable.
Re: Distributor Swap
Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2017 2:53 pm
by patrick.russell
Many thanks for the information, trawled the net and couldn't find an answer! I knew the rotors are interchangeable by no so the caps. I'll get one off eBay, Bosch pattern complete with rotor and cap at £40.
Re: Distributor Swap
Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2017 3:02 pm
by alexperkins
Do you want me to confirm part numbers to be double sure?
Re: Distributor Swap
Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2017 1:54 pm
by patrick.russell
That would be great if it's no trouble, better safe than sorry. After a few years without problems it looks like this is my year, windscreen in January, oil pump in April, now a distributor to keep then company!
Re: Distributor Swap
Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2017 1:58 pm
by alexperkins
Can you confirm your engine code for me? It'll be on the sticker under the boot floor